The return game continues to produce big plays

The return game continues to produce big plays

Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports

The Ravens had one of the NFL's top special teams units a season ago, led by Pro Bowl return specialist Jacoby Jones and the return game. So far in the preseason, the Ravens have picked up where Jones left off. Cornerback Asa Jackson scored on a long punt return against the Atlanta Falcons and Bobby Rainey (pictured) nearly produced another one against the Carolina Panthers, but he had to settle for a 60-yard return. The Ravens averaged 26.5 yards per punt return and 26.2 yards on kickoff returns Thursday night.

The Ravens had one of the NFL's top special teams units a season ago, led by Pro Bowl return specialist Jacoby Jones and the return game. So far in the preseason, the Ravens have picked up where Jones left off. Cornerback Asa Jackson scored on a long punt return against the Atlanta Falcons and Bobby Rainey (pictured) nearly produced another one against the Carolina Panthers, but he had to settle for a 60-yard return. The Ravens averaged 26.5 yards per punt return and 26.2 yards on kickoff returns Thursday night. (Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports)

The Ravens had one of the NFL's top special teams units a season ago, led by Pro Bowl return specialist Jacoby Jones and the return game. So far in the preseason, the Ravens have picked up where Jones left off. Cornerback Asa Jackson scored on a long punt return against the Atlanta Falcons and Bobby Rainey (pictured) nearly produced another one against the Carolina Panthers, but he had to settle for a 60-yard return. The Ravens averaged 26.5 yards per punt return and 26.2 yards on kickoff returns Thursday night.